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Smooth, Strong Hair Thanks to Jean Yip’s signature 6 Elements Botanicals Hair Spa Therapy, which the salon is offering at a trial price of $18 (UP $288), you can now flaunt luscious locks this Christmas.

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Smooth, Strong Hair
Thanks to Jean Yip’s signature 6 Elements Botanicals Hair Spa Therapy, which the salon is offering at a trial price of $18 (UP $288), you can now flaunt luscious locks this Christmas. The session includes a customised herbal hair-and-scalp treatment that promises to make your hair look shinier and healthier. Call 6483-0535 to enjoy this promotion now. Terms and conditions apply.

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Essence Of Beauty
Orbis Warm Up Serum ($65 for 25ml) is a pre-lotion serum that is designed to help you maintain youthful-looking skin. According to the brand, enzyme production declines as you age. As a result, the skin’s condition deteriorates. To counter that, the serum supposedly stimulates the production of six specific types of enzymes required for beautiful skin, while prepping skin to better absorb the skincare applied after. Available at all Orbis counters and stores.

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Where Great Hair Begins
Healthy hair starts with the scalp. So keep it in good shape with Goldwell’s new Dualsenses Scalp Specialists range ($28-$83 each; available only at hair salons), which uses advanced scalp-care technology to support scalp health for shiny, beautiful hair. For enquiries, call Goldwell at 6681-4743.

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Be Your Beautiful Self
Natural skincare brand bSoul, from Tuscany, Italy, offers 100 per cent eco- and skin-friendly products that support the self-healing and self-protecting capabilities of the skin. Treat a friend or yourself to a bSoul set – choose from the Physiological Normalization Kit ($398, UP $584), the Bath Set ($85, UP $91) and the Bye-Bye Cellulite Kit ($178, UP $196).

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Hello, Healthy-looking Hair!
Combining soya protein extract and wheat microproteins, French hair expert Rene Furterer’s Absolue Keratine range is rich in amino acids to help replace lost keratin and reportedly repair brittle, damaged hair. First, wash with Renewal Shampoo ($39.80), then treat with Ultimate Renewal Mask Concentrate ($39.80). Lastly, protect with Sublime Renewal Leave-in Cream ($69.90). The range is available at Guardian, Watsons, hospital pharmacies and leading department stores.

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Modern Jade
Spoil yourself or your favourite gal pal this festive season with handcrafted jade jewellery from Peach Blossom Gallery. Traditional jade pieces are given a chic, contemporary aesthetic thanks to modern designs backed by excellent craftsmanship. Peach Blossom Gallery is at #02-431 Suntec City Mall and #04-35 One Raffles Place.

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A Superior Cleanse
Formulated with a unique ceramide-retention technology, Japanese brand Curel’s Instant Foaming Body Wash ($24.80) promises to cleanse and moisturise dry and sensitive skin without irritating it. This smooth, dense foam is also fragrance-, colourant-and alcohol-free to minimise skin irritation. Available at selected Guardian and Watsons stores.

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Complexion Perfection
Fans of radiant skin and a gorgeous V-shape face will already be familiar with Korean Beauty Centre, but you may not have heard the good news. This much-loved beauty spa has relocated to the more central Cuppage Plaza (#05-05), making it so much easier to get to. For more information, visit www.koreabeauty.com.sg.

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Ciao, Italia!
Looking for mozzarella for your pizzas, sandwiches and lasagne? Go for Perfect Italiano Mozzarella Grated cheese, which melts beautifully and has a mild flavour. It is also available as blocks. At all leading supermarkets. For more information and recipe ideas, visit www.perfectitaliano.com.sg.

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Comfort With Every Step
Taking inspiration from the organic minimalism trend, Naturalizer’s latest collection places emphasis on comfort, relaxed simplicity and movement. Our pick: the stylish Melanie (above), which has plated, oversized buckle details and boasts the brand’s signature N5 Contour technology for a new level of comfort. Available at Naturalizer stores at #03-11 Wheelock Place and #01-46 Velocity, and Urban 360 at #02-337A Marina Square.

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Glitter And Glow
Your tools for an elegant party look that’s perfect for those year-end bashes: Lunasol’s limited-edition Party Coffret 2015 – comprising an eyeshadow palette with four shimmery hues, a creamy cheek-and- lip colour, a lip gloss and a mascara, housed in a stylish pouch – and its 2015 Winter Collection, which features deep, sophisticated hues.